Indo Islamic Heritage
Jama Masjid Salman Farsi is a congregational mosque located in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as an important centre of Islamic worship, offering daily prayers, Friday congregations, Ramadan observances, and religious education. The mosque is a significant part of the living Islamic heritage of Maunath Bhanjan.
Situated within the urban area of Maunath Bhanjan, Jama Masjid Salman Farsi is an active community mosque named in honour of Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (RA), one of the most revered companions of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), renowned for his wisdom and devotion. The mosque plays a vital role in the spiritual and social life of the local Muslim community. As a Jama Masjid, it accommodates the five daily prayers, Jumu'ah (Friday prayer), Taraweeh during Ramadan, Eid prayers, Qur'anic recitation, and regular religious gatherings. It also serves as a centre for Islamic education, charitable initiatives, and community welfare programmes, reinforcing its importance beyond worship. Architecturally, the mosque follows the traditional North Indian congregational mosque style, featuring a spacious prayer hall, mihrab, minbar, and ablution facilities. Although it is well recognised locally, no authenticated historical record conclusively establishes its exact construction date, founder, or protected heritage status. Its heritage significance lies primarily in its continued role as a living institution of faith and community service.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: XG8R+882, Mau, Uttar Pradesh 275101
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Mau
Pincode: 275101
Longitude: 83.558° E
Latitude: 25.945° N